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England  Louisamelita May 4, 2018 11:54 AM CST |
Hi there can anybody help me... this plant has been in my garden from a small thing... about 2 years , this year it has small chilli like buds/flowers ... but have no idea . Help .   |
Name: Philip Becker Fresno California (Zone 8a)  Philipwonel May 4, 2018 12:51 PM CST |
| I call it a weed. If you don't want it coming up all over your yard next year, dig it out and trash can it, before it blooms and goes to seed. 😎😎😎 Anything i say, could be misrepresented, or wrong. |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)              plantladylin May 4, 2018 1:30 PM CST |
| Oh, that is really pretty! I wonder if it might be a variety of Clianthus? Here are two from our database for comparison: Parrot's Bill (Clianthus puniceus) Ngutu-kaka (Clianthus puniceus var. maximus 'King Kaka') ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost    DaisyI May 4, 2018 4:19 PM CST |
| Yes, I think it must be Clianthus. There are only two but I don't know which one. Philip, don't you think we should identify plants before declaring them weeds? Hopefully, Louisamelita did not take your advice as this plant is apparently quite rare and does not occur in the US (unless you shop at Annie's Annuals). Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!            greene May 4, 2018 6:21 PM CST |
DaisyI said:Philip, don't you think we should identify plants before declaring them weeds? Hopefully, Louisamelita did not take your advice as this plant is apparently quite rare and does not occur in the US (unless you shop at Annie's Annuals). I believe we are all entitled to have an opinion. Philip lives in California. Annie's Annuals (I believe) is in California and since Annie's is selling this plant it could well occur in the US as an introduced plant. The plant in question is not native to the US and could theoretically become an invasive pest. Let us, please, not discount the opinion of other gardeners and rather just state our own opinions without taking aim at our fellow NGA members. Thank you.  Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith" |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 4, 2018 6:44 PM CST |
I wonder if maybe Philip recognized it as a different plant, one he may considers a weed in his area? Either way, one man's weed may be another's prized plant.  The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species shows Parrot's Bill (Clianthus puniceus) as Endangered ... so I'd hesitate to trash it. ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt Sacramento California (Zone 9b)         HamiltonSquare May 4, 2018 6:51 PM CST |
| This plant came to mind when I saw the posted plant and it is invasive here in California. Not it at all of course. but some general similarity to our "weed". Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California. |
Name: Sue Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a)        sooby May 4, 2018 6:58 PM CST |
| It looks like Clianthus to me too, at least the pointy bits on the calyx match the ID plant (which is in the UK where Clianthus is only hardy In the milder areas). |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 4, 2018 7:08 PM CST |
| I never thought about Sesbania, which could also be a possibility but the buds on Louisamelita's plant appear longer and remind me more of Clianthus. Sesbania is listed as a Category II non-native, invasive here in Florida; a beautiful pest! ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt Sacramento California (Zone 9b) HamiltonSquare May 4, 2018 8:26 PM CST |
| I wasn't suggesting Sesbania as an ID. Just as an aside to Philips "weed" comment and your comment Lin. As I stated above "not it at all of course". I agree with your ID. Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California. |
Name: Sue Ontario, Canada (Zone 4a) sooby May 5, 2018 4:31 AM CST |
| I wondered if Philip was thinking of Campsis radicans, trumpet creeper. Certainly it would help to have a proposed ID along with any determination of whether it's a weed or not |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX       porkpal May 5, 2018 6:54 AM CST |
| Lots of plants that are lovely and polite in cooler areas become rude rebels in warmer ones like California, Florida and Texas. Could this be one? Porkpal |
Name: Jai or Jack WV (Zone 6b) Om shanti om.           Jai_Ganesha May 5, 2018 9:18 AM CST |
| Some plants which formerly retained the common name of Clianthus (even if not included in that genus for a hundred years) are now included within Swainsona or elsewhere. It can get pretty confusing when you dig deeply into it because they're all legumes and have similar leaves and flowers. Keep going! |
Name: Suzanne/Sue Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a) Sunset Zone 15      |
greene said: I did not see anyone taking 'aim' at any member and I read the comments twice to make sure. It was just a question that was asked. Let's not jump to quick conclusions. My gardening Blog! Hand sewn wares, new & vintage fabrics in my Etsy store. Summer Song Cottage Instagram Sewing posts |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX porkpal May 5, 2018 2:34 PM CST |
| Good. That means we're behaving ourselves. Porkpal |
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